The New Mexico Tax & Revenue Department will be at the Conference to take

your application for the Film Residency Certification Card!

What you need to know:

Taxation and Revenue Department, Audit & Compliance Division (TRD-ACD) is implementing a Film Residency Certification Card for New Mexico (NM) full-time residents to present to a production company when seeking employment. Having this card will replace the need to bring your DOR information and paperwork to set at the start of each job.

To apply bring copies of the following documentation to the TRD table at the NM Film & Media Conference. The table will be located outside the Ranchers Club across from the New Mexico Film Office table.

You do not need to fill in the Film Production Title, this form will cover all productions.

2. Clear copy of current NM driver's license or ID.

3. A copy of two forms of documentation listed on the DOR form.

Remember:

Documents cannot be from the same section.

The documents listed on the DOR must not be more than three months old.

The supporting documents for the DOR must have the same name and physical address as it appears on the DOR and/or on current NM driver's license.

If an individual is a minor or being claimed as a dependent, parent(s)/guardian(s) information must be on the supporting documents for the DOR. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must have the same name and physical address as it appears on the DOR and/or on current NM driver's license. A picture of the minor must be included.

After the submitted documentation is reviewed and residency is verified, the Film Residency Certification Card will be mailed to the individual listed on the DOR. Cards will not be issued at the Conference, but applications and documentation will be accepted.

Contact Information:Contact information on eligibility and registering a project before production, please contact:

NM State Film Office Press Releases

Critically Acclaimed, Fan-Favorite Series Picks Up on the BFF’s Foray Into Alien Motherhood while Racing to Save the World
Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the digital series “Snatchers,” produced by Stage 13, a division of Warner Bros. Digital Networks, and streamed on Verizon’s go90 media brand, will begin principal photography in early February through mid-March in Albuquerque.
“We’re proud to welcome “Snatchers” to New Mexico as part of our growing platform of web-based series’,” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. “New Mexico’s powerful incentive, robust film infrastructure and incredible natural beauty make us a perfect fit for these productions, as we continue diversifying our economy.”
The production will employ 50 New Mexico crew members, approximately 15 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 200 New Mexico background talent.
Season two of “Snatchers” picks up right where season one left off. Teenage heroes, Sara (Mary Nepi) and Hayley (Gabrielle Elyse), are in over their heads against the evolving alien threat. With Sara’s mom, Kate (JJ Nolan), in the clutches of the creatures, the girls have to enlist help from Skyler (Austin Fryberger), the alien baby-daddy himself. But can he be trusted? And who are the shadowy figures tracking him down? Time’s running out, and the heroes need to uncover the secret origins of the freaky-deaky menace before it destroys the world…and Sara’s social life.
Created, written and Executive Produced by The Olde Money Boyz (Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman & Scott Yacyshyn), the series features a returning cast, including leads Nepi (Sara), Elyse (Hayley), Fryburger (Skyler), Nolan (Kate), Nick Gomez (Oscar) and Ashley Argota (Kiana).
“Snatchers” is directed by Kleiman (“Snatchers” season one, “Dimension 404”) and Cedars (“Snatchers” season one, “Dimension 404”), executive produced by award-winning producer Paul Young/MAKE GOOD Content (former founder at Principato-Young Entertainment, Emmy Award-winning producer for “Blackish,” “Keanu,” “Central Intelligence”) and produced by Young, Scott Hinckley, Eric Fisher, Elli Legerski and Pin-Chun Liu.
The New Mexico State Film Office, a division of the Economic Development Department, serves the film industry locally, nationally, and internationally and assists productions through the state’s robust incentive program to help create more jobs for New Mexicans. For more information, visit www.nmfilm.com.
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ABOUT STAGE 13
Stage 13 is a fearless, original digital content brand showcasing a new generation of inspired talent and voices in scripted and unscripted storytelling. The brand’s series are available on the Stage 13 distribution platforms including the brand’s Facebook, YouTube and social channels, mobile partners including Verizon’s go90, in addition to Stage13.com and Amazon. Creating dynamic, unapologetic series for a multidimensional audience, Stage 13 is part of the Warner Bros. Digital Networks.
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DIGITAL NETWORKS
Warner Bros. Digital Networks is responsible for creating and building the Studio’s digital footprint and OTT video services, producing digital native content, and harnessing the power of social media through Machinima. As part of Time Warner's overall growth strategy, WBDN works closely with sister divisions Turner and HBO. WBDN’s current portfolio includes Boomerang (a partnership with Turner), DramaFever, Machinima, Stage 13, Uninterrupted (a partnership with LeBron James and Maverick Carter), Ellen Digital Ventures (a partnership with Ellen DeGeneres), FilmStruck International (a partnership with Turner International’s Digital Ventures & Innovation Group) and a DC-branded service debuting in 2018. Warner Bros. Digital Networks’ premium programming puts fans at the intersection of entertainment, sports, gaming and pop culture, reaching audiences anywhere, across any platform.
ABOUT VERIZON:
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches about one billion people around the world with a dynamic house of media and technology brands.
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Santa Fe, N.M. - The New Mexico Film Office announced today that Dr. Barbara Damron, New Mexico Cabinet Secretary of Higher Education will be the Keynote Speaker at its annual Film & Media Education Summit on February 10th, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Santa Fe Hotel Hacienda and Spa, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
"We are pleased to have Secretary Damron taking time out of her schedule to come speak to our film and Media educators," said Nick Maniatis, Director of the New Mexico Film Office." The film & media programs offered here in New Mexico are flourishing and we want to encourage and assist in their continued growth in any way that we can."
The Summit discussions will focus on Dual Credit and Articulation led by Bridgette Noonan (HED) and Workforce Economic Development led by Lisa Lucas (NMFO) and Grubb Graebner (CNM). All film and media educators are encouraged to attend.
The mission of this event is to stimulate communication and coordination between New Mexico's film and media industry and secondary and higher education institutions, thus, establishing a well-defined educational environment that offers cutting edge training for today's competitive industry. The Film Office invites administrators, educators, guidance counselors and advisors from the secondary and higher education levels to attend.
For questions or to RSVP to this event, please contact NMFO State Outreach Coordinator, Barbara Kerford, at 505-476-5671 or BarbaraA.Kerford@nmfilm.com. For more information visit nmfilm.com.
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Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the television series "Better Call Saul", produced by Sony Pictures Television and starring Golden Globe Nominee and SAG Nominee Bob Odenkirk ("Breaking Bad," "The Post"), will begin principal photography in Albuquerque, NM.
"We're proud to welcome this incredible production team back for a fourth season of 'Better Call Saul,'" said New Mexico Film Office Director, Nick Maniatis. "Over the last three seasons, Sony has proven to be an excellent partner with the State of New Mexico as we continue growing and diversifying our economy and we look forward to the continued success of our partnership."
The production will employ 150 New Mexico crew members, approximately 50-100 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 1,500 New Mexico background talent.
"Better Call Saul" season four is executive produced by showrunners Vince Gilligan ("Breaking Bad") and Peter Gould ("Breaking Bad"), Mark Johnson ("Breaking Bad"), Melissa Bernstein ("Breaking Bad"), Thomas Schnauz ("Breaking Bad"), and Gennifer Hutchison ("Breaking Bad"). "Better Call Saul," is a "Breaking Bad" prequel, focusing on the evolution of the popular Saul Goodman character before he became Walter White's lawyer.
In 2013 Governor Martinez strengthened New Mexico's film incentive program by signing a bipartisan job creation and tax reform package designed to diversify the economy and make the state more competitive. Among other things, this legislation increased the incentive rate for qualifying productions. Since 2013, the film industry has brought record-breaking levels of investment to New Mexico, totaling over $1 billion, and record-levels of worker days at over 1 million.
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Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the new HBO Drama series "Succession" will begin principal photography in New Mexico after shooting previous episodes in New York. Production on the episode being filmed in New Mexico will begin in mid-January and run through the end of January.
"'Succession' starts off 2018 in what we are confident will be another booming year of production for our film industry in New Mexico," said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "We welcome HBO and are positive our scenery, crew and infrastructure will give them everything they need to be successful."
The production will employ 89 New Mexico crew members and approximately 75 New Mexico background talent.
The HBO series is created by Jesse Armstrong and executive produced by Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Will Ferrell, Jane Tranter and Mark Mylod. "Succession" follows the Roy family - Logan Roy and his four adult children - who control one of the biggest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world. The series tracks the lives of the key members of the Roy family as they grapple with what the future will hold for them as their aging father begins to take a step back from the company. The series stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Natalie Gold, Peter Friedman and Rob Yang.
In 2013 Governor Martinez strengthened New Mexico's film incentive program by signing a bipartisan job creation and tax reform package designed to diversify the economy and make the state more competitive. Among other things, this legislation increased the incentive rate for qualifying productions. Since 2013, the film industry has brought record-breaking levels of investment to New Mexico, totaling over $1 billion, and record-levels of worker days at over 1 million.
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Susana Martinez
Governor
Matthew B. Geisel
Cabinet Secretary
Nick Maniatis
Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 2017 Contact: Ben Cloutier
505-670-7024
Benjamin.Cloutier@state.nm.us
The New Mexico Film Office Announces "Santa Fake" to film in New Mexico
Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the feature "Santa Fake," produced by Santa Fake Movie, LLC, will begin principal photography at the end of December through mid-January.
"Even during the holiday season, New Mexico's film industry is at work," said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "New Mexico is a prime location for movies of all genres and we're proud to welcome another production to New Mexico."
The production will employ approximately 45 New Mexico crew members, approximately 15 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 150 New Mexico background talent.
"Santa Fake" is written and directed by Santa Fe local, Julie Burris, and stars Damian McGinty and Heather Morris from the hit television series "Glee". The film was cast by the film's co-producer and local Casting Director Faith Hibbs-Clark, CSA, and includes Tony Amendola, Soledad St. Hilaire, Pancho Moler, Judd Nelson, Jeff Fahey, John Rhys-Davies and Santa Fe's own Gary Farmer.
The producing team includes Santa Fe local and prominent feature film producer, Chad Burris; long time New Mexico film technician, Jonathan Delaney Marsh; Matt Hanson, who has produced three projects here in the Land of Enchantment; and NaNi Rivera, Chair of the Santa Fe Film Festival.
Santa Fake is a candy-colored Christmas extravaganza! In this adventurous fish out of water tale, Pat Keeley finds his joy after being chased by criminals and the law from New York to New Mexico where he uncovers that Santa might not be fake at all. Full of quirky characters and classic Christmas music, this film inspires with themes of community, faith, hope and the generous spirit of good ol' Saint Nick.
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Free Showcase Open to All New Mexico Residents
Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, the New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announced a call for entries for the 2018 NM Filmmakers Showcase. The yearly juried competition is open to all New Mexico filmmakers and there is no fee to submit your film. The winners of the showcase will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on May 19th, 2018 at the National Hispanic Cultural Arts Center. The winning films will be screened at the 2018 NM Film & Media Industry Conference in the fall.
The NMFO is accepting entries now through March 15th at 5:00 pm. This year the New Mexico Film Office will be partnering with the company Submittable.com to accept entries online. For guidelines and to submit your entry and application visit: https://nmfilmoffice.submittable.com/submit.
"A vibrant film industry and a tax incentive accessible to New Mexicans gives the state filmmakers a chance to tell their own stories," said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "The NMFO Showcase is a chance for us all to see what they have created and for us to acknowledge the outstanding work."
A panel of local film professionals will judge the films in various categories. For the first time, the NM Filmmakers Showcase will have a Best in Show Prize that will include a $250 cash prize from the New Mexico Film Foundation. In another first, filmmakers who submit to the showcase will be included in the Submittable.com Gallery which will be available for the public to view and vote for the Audience Award. For the second year, we will also have a Wild Card winner. The film with the highest score in any category (after the finalists) will be awarded the Wild Card.
There are eight (8) categories for submission: Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Horror, Fantasy, Music Video, Sci-Fi, and Student. Trophies will be awarded for Best in Category as well as Best in Show, Audience Award and Wild Card.
Join us at our Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 19th at 5:00 PM in the Bank of America Theater - located at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
For more details and information contact Barbara Kerford, NMFO State Outreach Coordinator: (505)476-5671 or BarbaraA.Kerford@nmfilm.com.
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Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced that the state will be celebrating the 120th year of filming in New Mexico beginning in December. This milestone in New Mexico film history will be commemorated at events throughout 2017 - 2018.
"For 120 years, New Mexico has been at the heart of the film industry," said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "We are continuing to build on that strong tradition by attracting new productions to New Mexico and creating the film industry's greatest economic impact in New Mexico history, three years in a row."
New Mexico is consistently ranked in the top 5 places to shoot a film or television project in the United States, with the film industry contributing over half a billion dollars of direct spending into the state's economy last year.
New Mexico film history predates New Mexico's establishment as a state. Shot in 1898, one of the first films made on the newly developed Edison Camera: "Indian Day School" was a 50 second depiction of children exiting a schoolhouse at Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico.
This film was the start a long history of filmmaking in New Mexico. Some highlights include:
1912 - D. W. Griffith returned to the Isleta Pueblo to make a Romeo-and-Juliet tale about a Hopi maiden and her Pueblo lover, "A Pueblo Legend."
1913 - Director Romaine Fielding began shooting in Silver City, NM and later moved his company to Las Vegas, NM where he made a dozen featurettes. Selig Polyscope also used Las Vegas as the backdrop for as many as 30 Tom Mix short westerns.
1920's - "White Renegade" was produced as a silent film in 1929, but the producers held back its release until they could add sound and music, which they did and released it in 1931 as a "talkie."
1930 - A King Vidor production of "Billy the Kid" ushered in a golden age for Gallup, NM film production. From 1930 and well into the 60's, Gallup served as the back drop of such films as "The Sea of Grass" (1947), "Only the Valiant" (1951), "Ace in the Hole" (1951) and "The Hallelujah Trail" (1965). More than 92 films had been shot in New Mexico by 1950.
1960's and 70's - Indie titles such as "Easy Rider" (1969), "Red Sky at Morning", "Two Lane Backtop" (1971) and "The Man Who Fell to Earth" came to New Mexico.
In more recent memory, "No Country for Old Men" (2006), "Terminator Salvation" (2007), "Avengers" (2012), "Batman vs Superman" (2014) as well as acclaimed TV shows such as "Longmire," "Breaking Bad," "The Night Shift," and "Better Call Saul" have made the state their home.
Commemoration of the 120th Year of Filmmaking in New Mexico will "Kick Off" at this year's Gildan New Mexico Bowl football game on December 16, 2017 on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Film Office will be tailgating with the iconic Breaking Bad RV and a replica of Walter White's Aztec courtesy of Breaking Bad Tours (www.breakingbadrvtours.com). In the first quarter of the game New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis will be escorting actor Anne Heche from NBC's "The Brave," onto the field while screening production highlights shot in New Mexico over this past year.
The New Mexico State Film Office, a division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, serves the film and television industry locally, nationally and internationally. The purpose of the Film Office is to market the state to this industry, service the productions and promote jobs for New Mexicans. The Film Office offers many resources to producers, film crew and local filmmakers. The Film Office works diligently to assist productions with finding potential filming locations. The Film Office consults with productions regarding the financial aspects of their projects, guiding them through the incentives such as the 25% Refundable Film Production Tax Credit and the Film Crew Advancement Program. The Film Office connects productions with the crew, vendor services and film liaisons throughout the state. In addition to promoting and providing production services, the film office is initiating emerging media opportunities for the state and working to expand industry infrastructure. The support of New Mexican filmmakers is a priority for this division as is expanding the Statewide Film Liaison Network, promoting Educational Outreach and leading the state in the NM Film Tourism Initiative.
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Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced that the action western feature "Big Kill" produced by Big Kill, LLC and Archstone Pictures will begin principal photography mid-November through mid-December. Production will take place in Santa Fe.
"Our incredible landscapes and robust talent pool have long made New Mexico a premiere location for filming Westerns," said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "New Mexico's powerful film incentive and extensive film infrastructure are making our state an even better location for films like these."
The production will employ approximately 40 New Mexico crew members, 30-40 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 50 New Mexico background talent.
Starring Lou Diamond Phillips ("Young Guns," "Longmire"), Danny Trejo ("Machete"), Christoph Sanders (ABC's "Last Man Standing"), Clint Hummel, Elizabeth McLaughlin ("The Clique," "Hand of God"), Stephanie Beran, KC Clyde and veteran actor Michael Pare.
Michael Slifkin is producing for Archstone Pictures from a script written by Scott Martin. BIG KILL is set for an early summer 2018 theatrical release.
"Big Kill" is the story of a tenderfoot from Philadelphia, two misfit gamblers on the run, and a deadly preacher who have a date with destiny in a boom town gone bust called Big Kill. The west is reborn in this classic morality tale of good versus evil.
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Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the independent feature "Willenberger," produced by Willenberger Productions, LLC will begin principal photography mid-November through the end of December. Production will take place in Roy, Las Vegas, Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
"New Mexico's powerful incentives, strong workforce, robust film infrastructure and incredible scenery make us an excellent location for independent productions," said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "We're proud to welcome Willenberger to New Mexico."
The production will employ 55 New Mexico crew members, 10 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 60 New Mexico background talent.
The independent feature is directed and produced by Ulrich Thomsen ("In Embryo") and co-produced by Steve Bakken ("In Embryo," "Hex," "Fixed").
"We were unsure what to expect coming to shoot our little indie film here in New Mexico, but all of our expectations have been exceeded. We arrived with a small budget and big dreams, and the local film community has come to our aid to help bring our story to life," said producer Steve Bakken.
Starring Ewen Bremner ("Trainspotting"); Antony Starr ("Banshee"); W. Earl Brown ("Deadwood"), "Willenberger" is a is a character driven comedy about sausages and friendship. The German sausage, that is. Set in small-town America, it's a story about two men, hopeless dreamers, who join forces in a quest to erect the ultimate German sausage restaurant. "Willenberger" is also a social satire about the nexus of fear, where religion becomes an intellectual cul-de-sac, and racism, homophobia and intolerance reign supreme.
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Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, New Mexico State Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced the winners of the 2017 New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase which took place November 4 & 5, 2017 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. The following winners were announced in seven (7) categories.
Comedy Category: "Georgia O'Keefe and Me" - dir. Robert Belinoff, Corrales
Chaos and order compete as a married man falls for an artist ingénue. Art prevails.
Documentary Category: "Una Nueva Tierra" (A New Land) - dir. Jesse Fisher and Jackie Munro, Santa Fe
Una Nueva Tierra (A New Land) traces the struggles of three families living without access to water or electricity on the outskirts of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Drama Category: "Doc" - dir. Dave Witt, Las Cruces
Liz 'Doc' Roberts is a homeless former Army combat medic struggling with memories from her deployment to Iraq. Through the help of her psychiatrist, fellow Veteran, and dog, Liz, takes her first steps towards recovery.
Horror Category: "Family Tradition" - dir. Robert Posey and Justin Holtzen, Albuquerque
Bekah finds a terrible family secret locked in the shed outside. Her father and his father before him have been torturing a vampire for decades, now it is Bekahs turn to carry on the family tradition. But everything goes wrong when the vampire gets loose and seeks revenge.
Music Video Category: "The Hard Road Trio- Whiskey in a Glass" - dir. Orlando Martos, Las Cruces
The Hard Road Trio, a bluegrass/folk band performs the song 'Whiskey in a Glass'. The song and video tells a tale two former lovers who, when running into each other at an underground high stakes poker game, evokes memories of their former relationship.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Category: "Above Home for Christmas" - dir. Justin Golightly, Albuquerque
Alone on a space station for Christmas, an astronaut brings the holiday spirit to the darkness of space.
Student Category: "Strange Love" - dir. Mikel Cruz, Albuquerque
Follows a lonely-hearted Celia and her journey to mend her broken heart after the unexplained loss of her husband. This is a love story...but something strange and twisted lies beneath the surface. This is STRANGE LOVE.
Wild Card Category: "Great Eggs" - dir. Sam Roberts, Albuquerque
A naive young man notoriously bad at cooking gets more than he bargained for on a quest to find his stolen car.
"We commend the local filmmakers who worked hard on these projects," said Nick Maniatis, Director of the New Mexico State Film Office. "The quality of all the submissions and winning films is a great example of the high level of talent we have across New Mexico."
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Incentives

25% Refundable Film Tax Credit

+5% for qualifying television series or+5% on residents when stages used

Receive a 25% Refundable Film Tax Credit on all direct production expenditures (including New Mexico resident crew) that are subject to taxation by the State of New Mexico. Receive a 30% Refundable Film Production Tax Credit for qualifying television series with a order of six (6) or more episodes. For other types of productions, receive the 25% plus 5% Film Credit on all resident off-camera crew wages and fringes when production uses a qualifying production facility (e.g. sizable sound stage) for a minimum of 10 or 15 days of principal photography (based on budget size). Expenditures for post production services rendered in New Mexico that are subject to taxation in the State of the New Mexico will also qualify. Eligible productions include feature films, independent films, television, regional and national commercials, documentaries, animation, video games, webisodes, mobile applications and post-production, intended for commercial exploitation and exhibition. Non-resident actors and on-camera stunt performers may also qualify (see “Super Loan Out”.) The production company must file a state tax or informational return to receive the credit (as a check or deposit). This tax credit is non-transferable nor assignable.

Loan Program

With requirements which include an approved guarantor and a signed distribution contract, loans from $500K to $15M are available to qualifying production companies through the State Investment Council. Loans shall not exceed 100% of a production’s budget. The loan is a two-year term at a fixed interest rate that is based on the National Prime Rate (as published daily in the Wall Street Journal) plus 150 basis points (1.5%).

Film Crew Advancement Program

The Film Crew Advancement Program is an incentive for production companies to assist in creating job opportunities for New Mexican film and television crew professionals. A qualifying production company is reimbursed 50% of a participant’s wages for up to 1040 hours physically worked by the qualifying crew member in a specific craft position. This on-the-job training program is in addition to the 25% film production refundable tax credit.

Non-Taxable Transaction Certificate

The State of New Mexico charges a gross receipts tax, or sales tax, at the point of sale. As an incentive, the state will issue your company Type 16 Nontaxable Transaction Certificates (NTTCs), which works much like grocery-store coupons. A certificate is presented at the point of sale and no gross receipts tax is charged. (This incentive cannot be utilized in conjunction with the 25% film production refundable tax credit.)

Locations

Search 60,000 photographs of over 8,000 locations in New Mexico by using our online database. Powered by Reel-Scout(TM), this database has a rich inventory of photography covering the expansive diversity that can be found in our state. New Mexico’s terrain varies from 12,000 foot snow-capped mountains to dry, cracked salt flats near the Mexican border. We boast eerie otherworldly, ultra modern cool, classic western sets, traditional military, historic Native America, big city skylines, Anytown USA, the famed Rio Grande, and endless miles of unique landscapes. Our library also offers interactive mapping through Google and live weather data through The Weather Channel.

PLEASE READ! Except for state-owned properties, the New Mexico Film Office is not affiliated in any way with the locations in this database. Locations are provided for informational and research purposes only. The New Mexico Film Office does not guarantee the condition, suitability, availability or cost of the locations in this database. In some circumstances, we can provide productions with contact information but we donot provide information about availability, suitability or costs of usage. Please do not send the Film Office requests for this type of information - you will have to contact the location of interest directly.

You will also find a wealth of other important location resources on this website including permit information, weather charts, community and tribal profiles and forms for state-owned facilities.

State-owned Buildings & Properties

"The property control division of the general services department shall provide for the free access to state buildings by the motion picture industry.” –NMSA 1978 15-3B-7.1

The New Mexico Film Office facilitates location usage of many state buildings and properties throughout New Mexico owned by the General Services Department. Certain restrictions apply, and in some instances, security and personnel fees may be required. Click the link to our database above to search for state owned buildings and properties.